The team at Pershore Readymix plant trialled a new lone working app and onsite device. The aim is to give people working on their own onsite support if they have an emergency – especially if they are incapacitated themselves.

The device connects to the lone worker’s mobile phone app via Bluetooth and includes a ‘no movement’ alarm, an alarm call back, panic button and GPS tracking.  The Loner Duo was installed and trialled after the Plant Manager suffered a heart attack, and it is there to give lone workers peace of mind and support if they have an emergency when they are on their own on the site.

The device and app are also cheap to buy and run, costing £130 to purchase and £130 ongoing annual fees.

The Plant Manager was happy to trial and connect both devices to his personal iPhone. It gives everyone a layer of confidence the extra protection. The GPS tracking tracks the onsite device not phone, so when the device is turned off at the end of the day the tracking stops. You can also set the parameters and times on the device webpage.

If you want to find out more for your site contact: Mark Beagrie in the first instance who will be able to help: markcharles.beagrie@cemex.com or call him on: 07341 073158